Popular Cruise Ship Destinations and Ports of Call

When considering vacationing aboard a cruise ship, there are many individuals who are unaware of what to expect.  Individuals that have never been on a cruise ship before are likely to be a little bit confused when it comes to cruise ship destinations and ports of call.  If you are interested in taking a cruise, it is advised that you familiarize yourself with cruise ship destinations and ports of call. 

A port of call is a term that is used by many cruise lines.  It is used to describe stops that a cruise ship will make along the way.  If you are interested in booking a vacation aboard a ship that makes multiple port stops, you will want to consider the ports available.  Vacationing on a cruise ship is enough to make any vacation perfect, but selecting the right ports of call will make your vacation even more enjoyable.

When examining the cruise ships offered by multiple cruise lines, you should automatically be provided with the cruise ship’s scheduled stops, also known as an Itinerary.  The itinerary will tell you where and when the cruise ship will arrive at each destination, and times of departure.  If the stop is long enough, you may be able to view local attractions, or just spend your time at the beach. 

All around the world, there are a number of ports that cruise ships regularly stop at.  Many of the most popular ports are found in the Caribbean.  If you are searching for a tropical cruise, you may want to consider the climate of each port before making your reservation.  Popular ports include, but are not limited to, Cozumel, San Juan, and St. Thomas.  Shoppers love the Caribbean for duty-free merchandise.  Duty free is merchandise purchased without having to pay government taxes.

Caribbean cruises are often viewed as the most popular types of cruises, but they are not the only ones that are available.  Vacation cruises are popular all around the world, including Europe, Canada, and the Northern United States. The ports of call on these cruises may be not be considered tropical, but they still offer many fun and exciting attractions for cruise ship travelers.

In addition to ports of call, you will also see information on a cruise ship’s final destination.  When selecting a cruise ship, the final destination is extremely important.  This is because most, but not all cruise ships return to their originally place of departure. For prevent unnecessary travel, it is advised that you search for a cruise ship that returns to its original port of departure.  Cruises to Alaska generally consist of two lengths.  A 7-day cruise starts and ends in the same place can start and end in the same place, but tends to spend less time in port cities.  One-way cruises allow clients to sail deeper into Alaska than the round-trip cruises and typically operate on a north to south-bound rotating basis.  You would have the advantage of tacking on a land tour package on the one-way cruise.  Some clients prefer to book back-to-back, one-way cruises, extending their travel time to 14 days.  One advantage to this is that the ship returns to its original port of departure, saving you unnecessary travel expenses.

As previously mentioned, cruises ship vacations are popular all around the world.  When selecting a cruise vacation, you are encouraged to keep this in mind.  In addition to the ports of call and on board activities, you should consider selecting a cruise ship based on its location of departure. If you are interested in vacationing on a cruise, but while on a budget, you may want to select a port of departure that is located close to your home, and easy to drive to.  Doing so will likely prevent unnecessary travel expenses. 

With all of the available cruise ship destinations and ports of call, selecting a cruise ship to vacation on may seem overwhelming.  Despite this overwhelming feeling, you are still encouraged to contact us.  We can save you precious time and do all the research for you.